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Explore conferences, dialogues, commemorations and public programmes of the International Buddhist Confederation.

20 Sep 2026 · Previous

Buddhist Heritage to the World: 7th International Buddhist Conference

The 7th International Buddhist Conference on Buddhist Heritage to the World, was held on 20th September 2026 in Surat, Gujarat and organised by the Sanghakaya Foundation with the support and cooperation of Gujarat Tourism, the Government of Gujarat, and the International Buddhist Confederation, New Delhi. The conference brought together monks, nuns, scholars and delegates from across India and around the world. Participants from Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Camb

18 Sep 2026 · Previous

The Future Life International Buddhist Conference 2026

The Future Life International Buddhist Conference 2026, convened under the theme “Preserving the Heritage of Buddhist Traditions: A Cross‑Cultural Study of Pali and Sanskrit Buddhist Traditions,” was held on 18 September 2026 at the Senate Hall of the University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Organized by the Buddhist Brotherhood Foundation and Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya in collaboration with International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the conference provided a distinguished platform for scholars, monks, and researchers to engage in extensive international dialogue on the scholarly, cultural, and spiritual heritage of Pali and Sanskrit Buddhist traditions.

17 Aug 2026 · Previous

IBC’s Participation at the ‘4th International Buddhist Forum’ in the Republic of Tuva, Russia

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi participated at the 4th International Buddhist Forum (IBF) held in Kyzyl, the Republic of Tuva in Russia from August 17-20, 2026 bringing important Indian Buddhist perspectives to a major international gathering of Buddhist leaders, monastics, scholars, practitioners and representatives from across the Buddhist world. Representing the IBC, Secretary General Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche participated in the Forum and held a ser

30 Jul 2026 · Previous

4th International Conference of Young Buddhist Scholars

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), Sarnath, inaugurated the 4th International Conference of Young Buddhist Scholars under the theme “The Buddha’s Middle Path for Today’s Generation.” The conference brought together young scholars, academics, practitioners, and delegates from India, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Laos, for a day of schola

29 Jul 2026 · Previous

IBC Commemorates Āṣāḍha Pūrṇimā at Sarnath

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), commemorated Āṣāḍha Pūrṇimā as Dhammacakkappavattana Divas at the Jivak Auditorium, CIHTS, Sarnath. The celebrations brought together approximately 500 eminent monastics, scholars, dignitaries, students, and delegates from across the global Buddhist community to mark the occasion of the Buddha's First Sermon and the turnin

08 Jun 2026 · Previous

Visit of Most Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara to IBC

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) had the honour of hosting a delegation comprising monks who had walked a massive 2300 miles across the US as part of the famous `walk for peace’ endeavour to promote compassion, loving kindness and non-violence. Their journey in the US officially started on October 26, 2025, with about 19 monks walking barefoot from Texas towards Washington DC. True to his loyal nature, Aloka, the dog, joined them for the entirety of the march. The delegation that

01 Jun 2026 · Previous

The Sacred Relics of the Chief Disciples of the Buddha Travel to Mongolia

The exposition of the Holy Relics of the chief disciples of the Buddha—Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana—was organised in Mongolia from 1 to 10 June 2026 by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India; The International Buddhist Confederation, New Delhi; and the National Museum, New Delhi. On 28 May 2026, the Sacred Relics enshrined at Chaityagiri Vihar, Sanchi, were ceremoniously transported from Sanchi to Bhopal by Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Cabinet Minister for Panchayati Raj and R

03 May 2026 · Previous

Contribution of Himalayan Buddhism to the Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of India and Beyond

The International Conference on ‘Contribution of Himalayan Buddhism to the Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of India and Beyond’ was held on 3 May 2026 at the New Meditation Hall, Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh. A solemn Mangalapath by venerable monks and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp created a spiritually uplifting atmosphere for the day’s deliberations. Shartse Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden, Secretary General of the IBC, delivered the welcome address, highlighti

01 May 2026 · Previous

Sacred Tathagatha Relics Exposition in Ladakh, 2026

The sacred Relics of the Tathagata travelled to Leh and Zanskar for a public exposition between 1 and 14 May 2026. The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of the Union Territory of Ladakh and the National Museum, New Delhi, organised the two-week exposition to celebrate the 2569th Buddha Purnima which fell on 1 May 2026.

24 Mar 2026 · Previous

Contribution of Nalanda Mahavira in the Dissemination of Buddha Dhamma

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), organised a one-day international conference on ‘Contribution of Nalanda Mahāvihāra in the Dissemination of Buddha Dhamma’ at Bhim Hall, Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on 24 March 2026. The inaugural ceremony began with a walk through of an exhibition on 'Guru Padmasambhava – Sacred Pilgrimage Sites in India'. This was followed by invocation of Mangalpath by venerable mon

13 Feb 2026 · Previous

The interdependence of the cosmos and mind: The Buddhist Foundation of Tibetan Astrology

Shri Abhijit Halder, DG, IBC Chaired a special lecture session organised by Tibet House on Feb 13, 2026, on the subject 'The interdependence of the cosmos and mind: The Buddhist Foundation of Tibetan Astrology'. While DG, IBC opened the discussion highlighting core aspects of Tibetan Astrology and its practice, speaker Tenzin Loden, Head of the Tibetan Astro science Research and Outreach Department, Dharamsala, touched on various aspects of links between Buddhist philosophy and the human mind. A

01 Feb 2026 · Previous

3rd Edition of Bodhgaya Marathon

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with the Bodhgaya Marathon Committee (BMC), with support from the Government of Bihar, successfully organized the 3rd Edition of the Bodhgaya Marathon on Sunday, 1 February 2026 at the Kalachakra Ground, Bodhgaya. With the theme “Run for Global Peace and Women Empowerment”, the endeavour sought to inspire compassion and wisdom, along with unity, and peaceful coexistence amidst the challenges of modern society, while reaffirming Bod